mally consolidated clay samples having a diameter of 50 mm. and height of 25 mm. Normal force (N) Shear force at Test no. fallure (N) 67 23.3 2 133 46.6 44.6 132.3 3 213 369 4 Draw a graph for shear stress at failure against the normal stress and determine the drained angle of friction from the graph. 12.5 Repeat Problem 12.4 with the following data. Given: Specimen diameter = 50 mm; specimen height = 25 mm. Normal force (N) Shear force at fallure (N) Test no. 250 139 375 209 450 540 250 300 234 Ceng age Leaming 2014 © Cengage leerning 201 4

mally consolidated clay samples having a diameter of 50 mm. and height of 25 mm. Normal force (N) Shear force at Test no. fallure (N) 67 23.3 2 133 46.6 44.6 132.3 3 213 369 4 Draw a graph for shear stress at failure against the normal stress and determine the drained angle of friction from the graph. 12.5 Repeat Problem 12.4 with the following data. Given: Specimen diameter = 50 mm; specimen height = 25 mm. Normal force (N) Shear force at fallure (N) Test no. 250 139 375 209 450 540 250 300 234 Ceng age Leaming 2014 © Cengage leerning 201 4

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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